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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.51, 6,210.97 and 1,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.51, 6,210.97 and 1,367.12 is: 2,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.51 : 6,210.97 = 1,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.51/6,210.97 = 1,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.51x = 6,210.97 × 1,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.51x = 8,491,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,147.13/4,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.75

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